The FCCA has 5 categories of membership for individuals: 

Partner Members are born-again believers who are actively living out their life of faith and ministering according to their spiritual gifts to their communities. They want to see the Kingdom of God established in every corner of the earth, and every area of community. 

Who is this for? 

Partner membership is for anyone serious about expanding the Kingdom of God on earth. This includes ministers in training (e.g. Bible School students, Theology students, ministers in training, etc), and any person working for a ministry organisation.

What do they do? 

Partner members are actively involved in making disciples of Jesus Christ by sharing the gospel, teaching about Jesus and his truth, and ministering in the gifts which the Holy Spirit entrusted to them. This ministry is both within the church but also in every community, workplace, school, business environment, and social environment. 

Membership Criteria: 

To become a Partner Member of the FCCA-International, you need to meet the following criteria. 

• Be a born-again believer and active disciple of Jesus Christ.

• Be part of an active church community. 

• Align with the Confession of Faith of the FCCA. 

Commissioned Ministry Members are members who have a calling to specific ministry environments. They have relevant training and experience for specialised ministry environments. 

Who is this for? 

Any person who ministers in their field of called ministry who wants or needs public confirmation and recognition for their ministry role from an internationally recognised Christian Church body. Commissioned Ministry Membership will provide credible recognition for specialised ministry.  

What do they do? 

Ministry members function in any specialised ministry environment for which they have a clear call and commissioning from God. They have experience and specific training and relevant accreditation to facilitate Christian ministry in one of the following areas: 

• Hospital ministry

• Childerns Ministry

• Missions and outreach

• Supportive Christian Counselling

• Worship ministry

• Christian Education or Training

Commissioned Member Criteria: 

To become a Commissioned Ministry Member of the FCCA-International, you need to meet the following criteria. 

• Be a born-again believer and active disciple of Jesus Christ.

• Be part of an active church community. 

• Align with the Confession of Faith of the FCCA. 

• Provide proof of relevant training for the specified field of ministry. 

In the Biblical model the Apostles appointed Servant Leaders (Deacons) to facilitated and manage ministry processes and logistics to free the elders for their work of ministry. Ministry Enablers are called and gifted servant leaders who enable ministry. 

Who is this for?

This is recognition for any person who is serving and empowering the church with their calling, gifts and skills to enable effectively ministry. This includes treasures, ministry managers. 

What do they do? 

Ministry Enablers empower churches and ministries to be good stewards of resources, time and focus. They have experience and skills in any of the following roles: 

• Financial Management (Church or Nonprofit)

• Management (eg Outreach Coordinators, Facilities, Orphanage, etc) 

• Hospitality and ministry logistics

Membership Criteria: 

To become an Appointed Ministry Member of the FCCA-International, you need to meet the following criteria. 

• Be a born-again believer and active disciple of Jesus Christ.

• Be part of an active church community. 

• Align with the Confession of Faith of the FCCA. 

• Meet the Biblical criteria for Deacons. 

• Provide proof of training or experience in empowerment skills

• Appointed by a church or ministry in a relevant role. (Full-time or part-time) 

The Biblical model of church leadership shows that leadership is not a single person. Every church appointed multiple elders to govern and lead the church. 

Who is this for? 

Ordained Eldership is for those who have been tested and appointed in the role of Biblical Eldership within a church to be Custodians of the church, serving and ministering as stewards of the congregation God entrusted to them. 

What do they do? 

Ordained Elders from the Biblical model have the role and responsibility for the following: 

• Oversee: Govern the church according to the Word of Truth and Guidance of the Holy Spirit.

• Rule: Lead the church in grace and truth. 

• Shepard: Provide or establish pastoral care for the church.

• Sound Doctrine: Provide explanation or alignment of doctrine in the church. Teaching and preaching when and where necessary. 

• Equip the saints: Provide the necessary equipment for the believers so that they can do their work of ministry effectively. 

Ministry Custodian Criteria: 

To become a Ministry Custodian (Ordained Elder) in the FCCA-International, you need to meet the following criteria. 

• Be a Partner Member for a minimum of 1 year.

• Be an active member of a church community. 

• Align with the Confession of Faith of the FCCA. 

• Meet the biblical criteria for Eldership. 

• Appointed by a church or ministry in an Eldership Role.

The Biblical model teaches that Pastors are appointed elders in the church. Pastor, with the other elders, leads and oversees the church. The pastor takes the role of shepherding elder. 

Who is this for? 

Ordained pastors are those who are primarily called to lead the church in oversight, governance and shepherding. Whether appointed in a full-time or part-time pastoral role within a church community. Ordination provides public recognition for the role. 

What do they do? 

Pastors from the Biblical model have the role and responsibility for the following: 

• Oversee: Govern the church according to the Word of Truth and Guidance of the Holy Spirit.

• Rule: Lead the church in grace and truth. 

• Shepherd: Provide or establish pastoral care for the church.

• Teach Sound Doctrine: Teaching and preaching Biblical truth. 

• Equip the saints: Function from the perspective of "the priesthood of all believers", and equip the church community to do effectively do their work of ministry.  

Ministry Custodian Criteria: 

To become an Ordained Pastor in the FCCA-International, you need to meet the following criteria. 

• Be a Partner Member for a minimum of 1 year.

• Be an active member of a church community. 

• Align with the Confession of Faith of the FCCA. 

• Meet the biblical criteria for Eldership. 

• Appointed by a church or ministry in a Pastoral role.

To become a member of the FCCA, please complete the online Membership application